Affordable Antique: Built in 1700, a New Hampshire Classic Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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A classic New England home in Hampton, NH, built in 1700 is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Located just a few minutes from popular Hampton Beach, the 1,880-square-foot abode sits on an acre lot. It’s private and affordable.

Other antique homes on the market this week include a New Jersey Colonial with one of the oldest log cabins in the country, a stone home in New York, and a center-hall Colonial in Connecticut.

Scroll on down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.

1. 39 Exeter Rd, Hampton, NH

Price: $499,900
Year built: 1700
Classic Colonial: This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath dwelling features many original details, including exposed beams, hardwood floors, and built-ins. A detached, three-car garage offers additional storage options.

The home is being sold as is, as the interiors require some work. But it’s affordably priced and the right buyer could turn this one into a real gem with some TLC.

Start with the hardwood floors and staircase that lead to three bedrooms upstairs, which will impress everyone when refinished.

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2. 42 Old Church Rd, Greenwich, CT

Price: $6,995,000
Year built: 1710
Napoleon III-style grande dame: This stately mansion features original wood beams, wide-plank floors, and a mix of modern and original elements.

Throughout its 8,000 square feet of living space, you’ll find eight fireplaces, six bedrooms, and eight full bathrooms. Updates over the years include a sauna on the lower level, an additional family room over the garage, and space for a future wine cellar.

The elegant estate sits on nearly an acre of land complete with a stone patio, fireplace, built-in grill, and pool.

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3. 406 Swedesboro Rd, Gibbstown, NJ

Price: $475,000
Year built: 1738
Nothnagle log home: This three-bedroom Colonial comes with one of the oldest log cabins in the country. Over the years, the property has had a series of price cuts.

An 1,800-square-foot home sits on 1.3 acres dotted with redwood trees. It comes with a four-car garage, machine shop, and shed. The log cabin that was built between 1638 and 1643 has been preserved as a museum.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the cabin is said to be “the oldest log cabin in the Western Hemisphere still standing in its original position.” The property has come on and off the market since 2017, with a price tag as high as $2.9 million.

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4. 10 Cobble Rd, Kent, CT

Price: $850,000
Year built: 1739
Modernized Cape: Located in the Flanders Historic District, this three-bedroom, 3.5-bath domicile features original details such as wide-board floors, a central chimney with two fireplaces, and hand-hewn beams.

Modern touches in the 2,154-square-foot home include a stylish kitchen with butcher block countertops, built-in bookcases, and a primary suite.

The idyllic, 2.4-acre lot is filled with gardens, orchards, a barn, a recently renovated studio, and a pond.

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5. 507 Wooddale Rd, Wilmington, DE

Price: $1,289,000
Year built: 1740
Waterfront farmhouse: This well-preserved, three-bedroom abode has been thoughtfully modernized over the years.

To access this 7.17-acre property, you have to cross a picturesque covered bridge leading to bucolic grounds on the banks of Red Clay Creek.

The bright, 2,675-square-foot home features skylights, wood floors, and the original kitchen with a walk-in fireplace.

A two-car garage, a two-stall barn, a shed, and a playhouse come with the property.

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6. 29 Market St, Salem, NJ

Price: $299,900
Year built: 1750
Historic trilevel home: This red-brick home offers 3,162 square feet of living space that’s been newly renovated from top to bottom.

The five-bedroom house features beautiful period details, including a grand staircase and refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen and bathrooms were all modernized, and other updates include fresh paint, new windows, and HVAC.

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7. 63 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT

Price: $1,650,000
Year built: 1750
Coming soon: This four-bedroom antique features six working fireplaces, preserved chestnut and oak floors, and lots of storage cabinets.

The main house has three bedrooms, and the guest suite has a bedroom, a living room, and a separate entrance. The lower level offers an entertainment area, wine cellar, and crafts room.

A separate, buildable lot is included in the 7.9 acres. The spread also comes with an attached, two-car garage, a post and beam barn, a home office, a heated pool, and lighted tennis and basketball courts.

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8. 1751 State Route 209, Westbrookville, NY

Price: $335,000
Year built: 1751
Stone home: The 3,689-square-foot residence had at one point served as a refuge to immigrants, a militarized fort, a meeting place for townsfolk, an inn for travelers, and a restaurant.

Amazingly, the basic structure of the rooms is unchanged since the 1700s, while many modern amenities have been added.

The home comes with a stone fireplace, preserved hardwood floors, and exposed beams in the cozy living room. Upstairs, a spacious primary suite features a fireplace and wide-plank floors. It’s all topped with a slate roof.

Bonus: There’s an attached apartment with a separate entry.

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9. 441 Route 81, Killingworth, CT

Price: $424,525
Year built: 1752
The Josiah Parmelee House: This charming center-hall Colonial still features lots of original woodwork and hardware.

The three-bedroom, 2,220-square-foot home has been updated over the years, but its historic charm remains. Original elements include five fireplaces, wide-plank floors, and built-in display cases.

There’s also a restored, three-stall carriage house on the 2-acre lot.

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10. 64 High Ridge Rd, Pound Ridge, NY

Price: $1,150,000
Year built: 1764
Pre-Revolutionary home: This three-bedroom gem is one of the town’s oldest homes.

Throughout the years, the 2,004-square-foot home has been modernized. Original items that were preserved include the hardwood floors, hand-hewn beams, and center chimney.

The living room features exposed beams and a stone fireplace with the original beehive oven.

The 2-acre lot also features a wishing well, carriage house, garden shed, and garage with a loft.

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